14 days in Japan Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): take a stroll through Odaiba District, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ikegami Hommon-ji Temple, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Arona Spa. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Fire Museum, explore the world behind art at Ota Memorial Museum of Art, take in the spiritual surroundings of Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine, then take an in-depth tour of Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Koami Shrine, and finally admire the masterpieces at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Tokyo road trip website.

Washington DC, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 14 hours traveling from Washington DC to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in February, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Kawazu-cho.

A good base for exploring the scenic Izu Peninsula, the town of Kawazu-cho, partly set in within a national park, remains well-known for its many hot spring resorts.

On the 19th (Sun), test the waters at a local thermal spa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kappa no Tera Seisoku-ji Temple, then don't miss a visit to Perry Road, and finally steep yourself in history at Former Sawamura Residence. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Minamiizu Aloe Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Okuiro Beach, appreciate the extensive heritage of Tarai Misaki Yuhodo, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Suzaki Ebisu Island, then browse the exhibits of Murakami Gasshozukuri Mingeikan, and finally see the interesting displays at Izu Naranda no Sato Kawazu Heian Buddha Statue Pavilion.

To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Kawazu-cho trip planner.

Traveling by car from Tokyo to Kawazu-cho takes 3 hours. Traveling from Tokyo in February, expect a bit warmer with lows of 8°C in Kawazu-cho. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Fujisawa.

Situated on Kanagawa's Sagami Bay, the city of Fujisawa serves as the gateway to beaches on the small island of Enoshima, as well as the sandy coast and temples of nearby Kamakura.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Fujisawa day trip app.

Traveling by car from Kawazu-cho to Fujisawa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Kawazu-cho in February, things will get slightly colder in Fujisawa: highs are around 6°C and lows about 3°C. You will leave for Tokyo on the 21st (Tue).

Yushima Tenmangu and Kawasaki Daishi are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Waho-An NATURE Tokyo and Nezu Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tokyo: Kichijoji (in Musashino), Soji-ji Temple (in Yokohama) and Jindai-ji Temple (in Chofu). See some other sides of Tokyo: take a stroll through Yanaka District, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, steep yourself in history at Sengaku-ji Temple, and make a trip to Hozomon.

To see maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Tokyo trip planning app.

Take a train from Fujisawa to Tokyo in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fujisawa in February, you will find days in Tokyo are a bit warmer (12°C), and nights are about the same (2°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.